Fastest way to remove first line from text file 2

[toddman2k]

What is the fastest way to remove the first line from a text file?

The only way I know of would be to open the file using the FileSystem Object and re-write all the lines (minus the first line) to a new file.

There's got to be a better way, right?

 

[lynn]

Your way is best! do it!

 

[toddman2k]

It works fine for small files, but it's taking TOO long for larger 2MB+ files...

I was hoping there would be some way of doing it faster.

Thanks!

 

[vasah20]

The fastest way would be to read in the entire file, remove the first line, then replace the file.

there is a trick to reading in big files though, and it's by using .Read and the file size.

look here for more info:

http://www.4guysfromrolla.com/webtech/010401-1.shtml

this should help you out alot.

good luck
leo